Chimps Hug It Out

They might want to be careful. Before you know it there could be sexual harassment lawsuits flying around.

Consolation and empathy helps stressed-out chimps, study finds

For most folks, a nice hug and some sympathy can help a bit after we get pushed around. Turns out, chimpanzees use hugs and kisses the same way.

And it works. Researchers studying people's closest genetic relatives found that stress was reduced in chimps that were victims of aggression if a third chimp stepped in to offer consolation.

Aww, a chimp group hug. Isn't that cute.

Speaking of lawsuits, that's an AP item I linked, and since I don't want them on my ass, you know where to read the rest.